MANUEL I, (A.D.1143-1180), gold hyperpyron, Constantinople mint, (4.27g), obv. Christ bust facing, beardless wearing nimbus, IC XC over to left +KERO, to right H**Q*EI, rev. facing figure of Manuel standing wearing crown, holding patriarchal cross to right 'manus Dei' legend to left **ML/NW/UHLD/E*C/**PO /TH to right **P/OR/F/UR/OGE/NH/T/W*, (S.1956, Hendy Pl.12, 1-11, BMC 1-13, R.2111-4). Graffiti on reverse, good very fine.
Ex Dr L.J.Sherwin Collection, from CNG E-sale 79 (lot 165) 18.12.03.